Kendrick Lamar Says Writing Keeps Him Sane

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Kenrick Lamar and Timothée Chalamet are artists of the highest order and are sharing insights into how they hone their crafts.

In a conversation that aired on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football on Feb. 7, the “Not Like Us” rapper and A Complete Unknown star discussed songwriting and acting.

K-Dot explained that he tries to remain open to new ideas and new inspiration.

“I’m always locked in and always trying new things,” Kendrick said.  “I have to keep the pen moving. It’s my form of sanity. And it also has given me the opportunity to learn myself, you know, find out who I am.”

Kendrick also shared how works through his emotions and vulnerabilities when he’s in writing mode.

 

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“When you’re writing, you got to sit and go through the emotions and be vulnerable about it, whether it’s a fun song or sad.” Lamar continued. “Regardless of the subject and whether it is a happy or sad song.